Ukraine is one of the world’s top exporters of several different commodities. The country exports products to both neighboring countries and other regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In 2017, Ukraine exported US$43.4 billion worth of products. The...
A recent ruling by the constitutional court in Ukraine found that a proposed anti-corruption law did not conform with the country’s “presumption of innocence until proven guilty” principles. The law, which was drafted in an effort to meet strict requirements imposed...
Poor Ukraine. The country is riddled with worry regarding the Crimean Peninsula and election discord. As if that wasn’t enough, Ukraine has been a key contributor to one of the most serious measle outbreaks in postvaccine history. The World Health Organization...
Given Ukraine’s recent independence and elevating levels of conflict, it’s easy to forget that the country is steeped in culture and interesting history. It actually dates all the way back to 4800 B.C. and played a major role in several of history’s biggest events...
A recently-published news article briefly turned the world’s attention from politics to art as a previously stolen Ukrainian painting returned home this month. The painting, “Secret Departure of Ivan the Terrible Before the Oprichina” by Mikhail Panin, was created in...
Recent conflicts between Ukraine and Russia have potential travelers reconsidering trips to the country. If you are planning on traveling to Ukraine in the near future, be sure to check the travel advisory level for your destination. Ukraine (Country) The advisory...
